retour The manorial residence
of Rubercy (Calvados)

Coffer keys

Second half of the 12th century

Six keys in iron in various shapes and sizes found in many locations on the site during the excavations at Rubercy. The presence of keys is often the only indication of lost furniture.

Dimensions of the objects
longueur comprise entre 56 et 82 mm
Largeur comprise entre 21 et 31 mm

Bibliography
- Lorren C, Le Château de Rubercy (Calvados) : étude de la demeure principale (c. 1150-1204)  - Archéologie médiévale, VII, 1977, p. 109-178
- Lorren C, La demeure seigneuriale de Rubercy (milieu du XIIe - début du XIIIe s.)  - Château Gaillard, VIII, colloque de Bad-Muenstereifel, 30 août-4 sept. 1976. Caen : 1977, p. 185-192
- Lorren C, The castle of Rubercy (Calvados) c.1150-1204  - British archaeological reports, International series 121, 1981, p. 103-125

Location
Musée de Normandie, Caen, Calvados
D 87 1 001, D 87 1 002, D 87 1 003, D 87 1 004, D 87 1 077, D 87 1 078,  Dépôt DRAC de Basse Normandie